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Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban

It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.

Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event

The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.

Montana City Could Refuse LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Permit Over Drag Ban

The group joined a lawsuit challenging the state’s restriction on drag performances.

Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law

The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.

Montana Man Sentenced for Shooting Spree to Rid Town of Gays and Lesbians

John Russell Howald had previously served two years in prison for decapitating a neighbor’s dog with a chainsaw.

Montana Library Cancels Trans Woman's History Lecture Due to Anti-Drag Law

Adria Jawort, a Native American trans woman, was to speak on the history of LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people in the state.

Montana Outlaws Drag Queen Story Hours

The bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte goes further than others in specifically targeting the events.

Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary

It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.

Montana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Challenged in New Lawsuit

"This law represents government overreach on steroids," says Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Peter Renn.

Zooey Zephyr, Transgender Montana Lawmaker, Is Engaged to Her Girlfriend

The trans power couple is bringing a lot of people joy online and making right-wingers seethe.

Montana Sends Drag Ban and LGBTQ+ Erasure Bill to Governor

The Human Rights Campaign is calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte to veto these and other anti-LGBTQ+ measures.

Heckling of Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr in Montana Recalls Past Incidents of Bigotry

After Zephyr was barred from the House chamber, she had to work in the hallway, and some women tried to stop her from even doing that.

Montana Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr Target of SWATting Attempt Hours After Girlfriend Was

Local police said they received a distress call from an FBI tip line.

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Judge Won't Let Rep. Zooey Zephyr Return to Montana House

Lawmakers banished their transgender colleague after she spoke out strongly against a ban on gender-affirming care.

Montana Transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s Girlfriend Foils SWATting Attempt

Somebody sent local police a message claiming Erin Reed was being held hostage.

Transgender Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Sues Republicans Over Her Censure

The lawmaker is joined by the ACLU of Montana in seeking her reinstatement to the building.

Montana Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban Despite Nonbinary Son's Pleas

The ban means public employees are forbidden to advise young people even on social transition.

Montana Governor's Nonbinary Son Lobbies Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

“I have a voice and I can be heard,” says David Gianforte, son of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.

Montana Republicans Kick Out Transgender Legislator Zooey Zephyr from State House

They voted to force the state’s only transgender legislator to conduct her work remotely.